Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Island Activation

Frontenac Radio Group will be doing a first time activation of Washburn Island, North of Kingston, Ontario, on Sunday, May 19th.

They will be at Lock 45, which is Lower Brewers Lock. Timing will be 1400 UTC till 1800 UTC.

Frequencies will be 7.250 and 14.250. Both frequencies will be +/- QRM. They will have an 80m capability as well if required. We are hoping the SFI improves a bit as the numbers are not looking good at 2100L on the evening of the 18th May.

Radio will be a FT-857D and the antenna will be a homebrewed 31' vertical. We will also have a long wire and a 9:1 balun with us to try. Keep an ear out for us!